Abstract
This paper aims to elucidate the challenges faced by school-aged children and their families
during disasters. This paper analyzes interviews conducted at a relatively early- stage with
parents in disaster-affected areas. The results revealed that the difficulties arose due to the closer
proximity between parents and children and the loss of “Ibasho” for children. Parents faced
heightened mental burdens and difficulties during recovery efforts while children's rights to play
were infringed upon. Moreover, requiring parents to spend long hours with their children made
it challenging for them to interact with each other in a relaxed atmosphere. To mitigate these
challenges, this paper highlights the need for safe spaces with daycare functions and playgrounds
with minimal restrictions free from the watchful eyes of others.
